{"product_id":"issetsu-kuribayashi-mugen-kokeshi","title":"Issetsu Kuribayashi Sosaku Kokeshi Pair Mugen Arabesque","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of modern Sosaku kokeshi dolls titled \"Mugen\" by artisan Issetsu Kuribayashi. The two figures share a serene, closed-eye expression and warm wood-grain finish. Each features a slender body intricately hand-painted with vibrant green flowing arabesque floral motifs that contrast dramatically with the natural timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1926 in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, Kuribayashi is considered a pioneer of the sosaku movement and a founding member of the Yonezawa Miyukikai in 1960. He received the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award at the Kokeshi Doll Exhibition, and his works have been exhibited internationally, including in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight larger doll (approx.):\u003c\/strong\u003e 30,5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight smaller doll (approx.):\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight both dolls together (approx):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1105 gram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition with no noticable stratches or nicks, a minor discolouration on the head\/face (see images for details).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that all items in my shop are vintage and may show signs of age, including scratches, tarnishing, and other imperfections that add to their character. Please refer to the photos for a detailed view of each item's condition. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out before purchasing. All images are of the actual product. However, please be aware that colors may appear slightly different on screen due to display settings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kozaru Japanese Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56852693352788,"sku":"1265","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/0733\/8580\/files\/il_fullxfull.8402908550_cl8s_04ece054-3e04-4834-9653-5f46b619a716.jpg?v=1793319102","url":"https:\/\/kozarushop.com\/products\/issetsu-kuribayashi-mugen-kokeshi","provider":"Kozaru Japanese Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}